ART of Canyoneering

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Topics covered in the workshop:

canyon topography and rating systems review
advanced knots and hitches for rope, cord and webbing
efficient movement, climbing and stemming
efficient rope deployment
single-point and multi-point anchors
appropriate use of friction and sequencing for marginal anchors
single-rope and twin-rope rigging systems
importance and proper use of contingency rigging
static and dynamic courtesy rigging
guided rappels and redirects
specialized rappelling and belaying techniques
ascending and transitions
tandem and simul rappels
pothole escape techniques
problem-solving strategies
tips and tricks from Rich's 40+ years canyoneering

Testimonials

“The class was awesome! Rich is an amazing instructor. He’s patient, his instructions are clear and he makes sure everyone understands before moving on to the next step. I learned so much in this course. If I only remember half, I’ll still be way ahead. I highly recommend this…

“Even though I have climbed for 15 years, I learned a lot of new, cool techniques. Wow! Great course.”

“What a learning experience, Rich knows how to get the right info across, great style, actually gets you to answer your own questions and concerns, excellent hands on, and field experience, would highly recommend the workshop to anyone that wants to get into canyoneering, great value. Thanks again Rich”

“Absolutely loved the workshop with Rich Carlson. Definitely a fan of the Totem and VT prusik . Every canyoneer needs these versatile tools in their pack. I would recommend this course to anybody wanting to get instruction from one of the best canyoneers in the world. Thanks Rich!”

“This course will easily become the standard by which any other canyoneering course will be judged. It was amazing that the professional mountaineering guides found a lot to learn, but the pace was such that a neophyte like me could also pick things up quickly.”